FC Barcelona endured a night to forget at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, where Hansi Flick’s side were handed a 4-1 defeat by Sevilla, marking their worst performance of the season so far. The result not only cost Barça the LaLiga lead — now trailing Real Madrid by three points after eight rounds — but also brought an end to several impressive streaks.

What Streaks Did Barcelona Lose Against Sevilla?

The loss in Andalusia was more than a simple setback — it ended nearly a decade of dominance over Sevilla. Barcelona had gone 19 consecutive matches unbeaten against the Andalusian side, recording 15 wins and 4 draws, including seven straight victories.

The last time Sevilla had beaten Barcelona before this was back in October 2015, when they won 2-1 with goals from Michael Krohn-Dehli and Vicente Iborra, while Neymar Jr. scored for the Catalans.

According to stats expert Alexis Martín-Tamayo (Mister Chip), Flick’s team also saw their 15-match unbeaten away run come to an end. Their previous defeat on the road was in November 2024, a narrow 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad at Anoeta.

A Blow at the Worst Possible Time

The timing couldn’t have been worse. Just as Flick’s project seemed to be gaining consistency, the lack of intensity, defensive balance, and ball precision resurfaced. The absences of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha once again left Barcelona short of creativity and width in attack.

With 19 points, Barça must now regroup quickly to stay within reach of Real Madrid in the title race — especially as the confidence built in recent weeks took a significant hit.

What’s Next for Barcelona After the International Break?

Barcelona return to action on Saturday, October 18, when they host Girona in LaLiga Matchday 9. The game will be a crucial chance to bounce back, rebuild morale, and restore belief inside a dressing room still reeling from a defeat that exposed just how fragile the team remains under pressure.